Electrical Controls Engineer — High-Speed Packaging Automation

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. in Loveland, CO is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop, program, and support electrical control systems for automated packaging machinery.

You will collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and service teams to deliver safe, reliable equipment that meets customer and regulatory requirements. The role requires hands-on development, debugging, FAT/SAT, and field startup support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or related experience.
• 5+ years in electrical controls design and PLC/HMI development.
• Experience with Rockwell/AB controls and multi-axis motion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program PLC, HMI, motion control for packaging equipment.
• Configure servo axes, sensors, vision systems, scanners, and printers.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and system issues during build and field support.
• Collaborate on electrical schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs.
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and on-site start-ups as needed.
• Ensure compliance with machine safety standards and documentation.

Skills

PLC programming (Rockwell/AB)

HMI development

Motion control systems

Electrical design tools

Electrical safety & standards

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. in Loveland, CO is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop, program, and support electrical control systems for automated packaging machinery.

You will collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and service teams to deliver safe, reliable equipment that meets customer and regulatory requirements. The role requires hands-on development, debugging, FAT/SAT, and field startup support.